sunroom

noun

sun·​room ˈsən-ˌrüm How to pronounce sunroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a glass-enclosed porch or living room with a sunny exposure

called also sun parlor

Examples of sunroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use it in light green in a sunroom for a bright touch of color, or try the dark plum in a bathroom for a moody moment. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024 These sunrooms provide a tranquil retreat, perfect for relaxation or entertaining guests in a serene environment. Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2024 Unlike the ominous dark attraction, the house features plenty of spaces to gawk at the surrounding nature, like a heavily windowed sunroom looking onto the property. Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024 The home office includes floor-to-ceiling windows and a wet bar, as well as a sunroom. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024 The tour allows visitors to explore how kitchens can be expanded to provide additional seating and a walk-in pantry, or how sunrooms and basements can be transformed into play spaces and entertainment areas. Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2024 For those seeking even more space and luxury, optional sunrooms are available, expanding the living space and offering fantastic views that can be enjoyed year-round. Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2024 Other living spaces on this level include a sunroom, library, guest apartment and three additional en suite bedrooms. Lauren Beale, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Just off the living room, the sunroom doubles as a library/office and the conservatory features an original tiled fountain and French doors to the rear terrace. Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunroom was in 1812

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“Sunroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroom. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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